The dispute between the United States and the European Union over the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been escalating in recent days, with increasing calls for the U.S. to seek exemptions and lighter regulatory requirements. Former President Donald Trump has been urged to push for the world's largest pulp, paper, and wood producer to be listed as "deforestation-free," a move that could reignite discussions about a "green channel" for producers to meet EUDR requirements. U.S. Agriculture Commissioners demand exemptions Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson released a letter signed by 18 Commissioners of Agriculture ...